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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 318.87, 477.41 and 203.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 318.87, 477.41 and 203.31 is: 304.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    318.87 : 477.41 = 203.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    318.87/477.41 = 203.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    318.87x = 477.41 × 203.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    318.87x = 97,061.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,061.21/318.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.39

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